JP4551198B2 - Portable information terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile information terminal device for displaying a plurality of pieces of reception information on a plurality of display screens by a proper layout, corresponding to the operation state of the device and the information to be received. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile information terminal device 1a becomes simultaneously visible on a first display unit 3 and a second display unit 9 by the user, when the second display unit 9 is disposed in front of the mobile information terminal device 1a. On the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9, each display layout is to be automatically changed, in response to each viewing state of the display screens. Each display layout is to be changed automatically, corresponding to variations in the information of display object. Thereby a plurality of pieces of information can be displayed with an appropriate layout which is easy to view for the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&amp;NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable information terminal device having a plurality of display units.

  In recent years, with the advancement of integration technology and communication technology, it has become possible to browse various data such as images, moving images, and e-mails using portable information terminal devices capable of wireless communication. In particular, mobile phones are rapidly spreading as portable information terminal devices that handle not only conventional voice calls but also the various data described above. In terrestrial digital television broadcasting, services targeting mobile information terminal devices including mobile phones and mobile communication devices are planned.

However, a portable information terminal device that displays information based on the various data generally has one display screen. Therefore, when displaying a plurality of information on the display screen, it is necessary to display the image information and the character information in a superimposed manner, or to switch or scroll the screen, which is difficult for the user to see. On the other hand, the information terminal device provided with the some display screen is disclosed (for example, refer patent document 1). The portable information terminal device disclosed in Patent Literature 1 includes a plurality of display screens, and can display on different display screens according to the type of received information.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2000000

  However, the portable information terminal device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a display screen to be displayed depending on the type of received information, so that display is performed only on one display screen depending on the received information. Sometimes. In addition, the portable information terminal device switches from a multiple screen layout in which a plurality of information is laid out and displayed on a single display screen to a single screen layout in which a single piece of information is laid out and displayed, or vice versa. It is not possible to cope with dynamic screen layout changes such as addition or deletion of display information. That is, it is difficult to display a plurality of pieces of reception information on each display screen with an appropriate layout according to the user of the portable information terminal device and the reception status of information.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable information terminal device that displays a plurality of received information on a plurality of display screens with an appropriate layout in accordance with an operation state of the device and information to be received.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

  The portable information terminal device (1) of the present invention receives and displays a plurality of information. The portable information terminal device includes a receiving unit (11, 12), a first display unit (3), a second display unit (9), and a video control unit (14). The receiving unit receives a plurality of information. The first display unit displays the received information using the display screen. The second display unit displays the received information using a display screen different from the display screen included in the first display unit. The video control unit displays the information received on the first display unit and the second display unit based on the condition (display information list) for distributing the information received by the receiving unit to the first display unit or the second display unit, respectively. Set the layout.

  When the information distributed to one of the first display unit and the second display unit is singular, the video control unit displays a display screen for only one of the first display unit and the second display unit. Is set to a single display layout to be occupied and displayed (S14, S17, S24, S27, S33, S28, S29, S44, S47), and information distributed to either the first display unit or the second display unit May be set to a multiple display layout in which the display screen is shared and displayed on either one of the first display unit and the second display unit (S13, S16, S19, S23). , S26, S32, S46, S49).

  Various types of portable information terminal devices of the present invention are conceivable as described below. The first example (1a, 1b) of the portable information terminal device is a first state in which the display screen of the first display unit and the display screen of the second display unit can be simultaneously viewed from the same direction (FIGS. 2 and 3 ( c)) and a second state (FIG. 1 (a) and FIG. 3 (a)) in which only the display screen of the first display unit is visible from that direction can be changed by a predetermined operation. As an example, the display screen of the first display unit is disposed on the surface of the housing in the first state and the second state, and the display screen of the second display unit is disposed on the surface of the housing in the first state, The support member (10a) that supports the display screen in FIG. As another example, the display screen of the first display unit is disposed on the housing surface in the first state and the second state, the display screen of the second display unit is disposed on the housing surface in the first state, In the two states, the support member (10b) that supports the display screen is inverted about the predetermined rotation axis (7b), and then moved toward the back side of the housing, so that the support member (10b) is arranged toward the back side.

  In addition, the portable information terminal device may include a display state determination unit (15) that determines whether the first display unit and the second display unit are in the first state or the second state. In this case, when the display state determination unit determines that the first display unit and the second display unit are in the first state (Yes in S11), the video control unit determines the information received by the reception unit based on the condition. A layout for sorting and displaying the information on the first display unit and the second display unit is set (S12 to S17), and the display state determination unit determines that the first display unit and the second display unit are in the second state. When (No in S11), a layout for displaying all the information received by the receiving unit on the first display unit is set (S19). Furthermore, the portable information terminal device displays a display information list in which an instruction (first display unit selection flag) is assigned to the first display unit or the second display unit for each information (display information) that can be received by the receiving unit. You may provide the memory | storage part (17) memorize | stored as conditions. In this case, when the display state determination unit determines that the first display unit and the second display unit are in the first state, the video control unit displays the information received by the reception unit in the display information list stored in the storage unit. Based on the described instructions, a layout is set for distributing and displaying the information on the first display unit and the second display unit.

  For example, the information received by the receiving unit includes at least broadcast data including at least one of a video signal, an audio signal, and character information. In this case, the portable information terminal device further includes an input / output control unit (13) that outputs a video signal and character information from the broadcast data received by the receiving unit to the video control unit, and the video control unit includes at least input / output control. A layout for displaying the video signal and the character information output from the unit on the first display unit and the second display unit based on the conditions is set. As another example, the information received by the receiving unit includes at least broadcast data including at least one of an MPEG video signal, an audio signal, and character information. In this case, when receiving the broadcast data, the receiving unit outputs a transport stream indicating the broadcast data, and the portable information terminal device performs transport decoding and video on the transport stream output from the receiving unit. / An input / output control unit that performs audio decoding and outputs video data and audio data is further provided, and the video control unit includes at least the first display unit and the first display unit based on the video data output from the input / output control unit. The layout to be displayed on each of the two display units is set.

  The first display unit and the second display unit may be configured with different display methods. For example, the first display unit and the second display unit are each configured with a display method selected from the group of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), organic EL (Electro Luminescent), and electronic paper, and are configured with different display methods. Is done.

  According to the portable information terminal device of the present invention, when the received information is displayed on a plurality of display units, the display layout on these display units can be automatically switched based on a predetermined condition. The display layout displayed on each display unit can be automatically switched to a single display layout or a plurality of display layouts according to the number of pieces of information to be displayed.

  Further, according to the first example of the portable information terminal device, each display layout is automatically switched according to the visual recognition status of the plurality of display units, and a plurality of information can be displayed in an appropriate layout that is easy for the user to see. it can. In addition, by distributing the information received with reference to the display information list to the plurality of display units, when the plurality of display units are visible, the respective display layouts can be appropriately set.

  Information received includes information reserved for reception, emergency alert broadcasting, text super data, incoming calls in telephone functions, mail reception in mail functions, timers, alarms, time lapse information such as scheduling functions, and digital TV broadcasting The present invention can be applied to broadcast data and the like.

(First embodiment)
A portable information terminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an example in which the portable information terminal device is applied to a mobile phone and similar devices will be used. 1A is a front perspective view of the portable information terminal device 1a, FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the portable information terminal device 1a, and FIG. 2 is a back view of the portable information terminal device 1a. It is a front side perspective view which shows the state which opened the board 10a.

  In FIG. 1, a portable information terminal device 1a includes a speaker 2, a first display unit 3, an operation key 4, a microphone 5, a camera 6, a rotating shaft 7a, an antenna 8, a second display unit 9, and a back plate 10a. Yes. The portable information terminal device 1 a transmits and receives information via the antenna 8. In the portable information terminal device 1a, conventional voice calls are input / output from the speaker 2 and the microphone 5, respectively. The operation key 4 inputs the operation data in response to an operation from the user of the portable information terminal device 1a. The 1st display part 3 is a surface display which is arrange | positioned in the front of the portable information terminal device 1a, and orient | assigned the display screen to the front direction. The second display unit 9 is a rear display that is disposed on the back surface of the portable information terminal device 1a in a state where the back plate 10a is closed (the state shown in FIG. 1) and the display screen is directed in the back direction. When the portable information terminal device 1a has an imaging function, a camera 6 is provided. In addition, the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 may be comprised by respectively different display systems, such as LCD and organic EL (Electro Luminescent), besides being comprised by LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Further, as other display methods, electronic paper or polysilicon liquid crystal may be used, and an LCD may be a method with and without a backlight, or a method of controlling display with different voltages.

  The operation key 4 has a plurality of key switches and can accept a display information change request from the user. For example, the operation key 4 outputs a signal indicating a display layout change to the video control unit 14 in response to an operation indicating a display addition request for a TV image from the user. Other layout changes include deletion of display information and movement of the display area. In addition, the camera 6 receives the camera operation request from the user and outputs captured image data captured through the lens to the video control unit 14.

  The portable information terminal device 1a is provided with a rotating shaft 7a, and the back plate 10a can be opened and closed around the rotating shaft 7a. The back plate 10a is located on the back side of the portable information terminal device 1a in the closed state (state of FIG. 1), and is unfolded on the front side of the portable information terminal device 1a in the open state (state of FIG. 2). As shown in FIGS. 1B and 2, the second display portion 9 is formed on one surface of the back plate 10 a, and in the opened state, the second display portion 9 is on the front side of the portable information terminal device 1 a. Be expanded. That is, when the back plate 10a is in the open state, the second display unit 9 moves to a positional relationship that allows visual recognition simultaneously with the first display unit 3. When the back plate 10a is in the closed state, only the first display unit 3 facing the front of the user is visible, and when displaying a plurality of information received by the portable information terminal device 1a in this state, the first display unit 3 Display is performed by overlapping the display area display or dividing the display area for each information and displaying it in a multi-window. When the back plate 10a is closed, the second display unit 9 disposed on the back surface of the portable information terminal device 1a does not display information received by the portable information terminal device 1a because it is difficult for the user to see from the front. . On the other hand, when the 2nd display part 9 is expand | deployed in the front of the portable information terminal device 1a, the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 can be visually recognized simultaneously from a user. Accordingly, a plurality of information displays can be displayed in a display layout that is distributed between the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the back plate 10 a is in the closed state, the TV image I 1, program information I 2, and mail reception information I 3 are displayed on the first display unit 3 in a plurality of display layouts. Does not display information. When the back plate 10a is in the open state, the first display unit 3 displays a single display layout that displays only the TV image I1, and the second display unit 9 displays the program information I2 and the mail reception information I3 in a multiple display layout. Is displayed. In this way, the portable information terminal device 1a displays the TV image I1 that does not impair part of the image on the screen on the first display unit 3 when the back plate 10a is in the open state, and the program information on the second display unit 9 By displaying the I2 and the mail reception information I3, a change to the user-friendly interface is provided.

  As described above, the second display unit 9 of the portable information terminal device 1a can be moved to a position where the user can visually recognize or cannot be visually recognized by the opening / closing operation of the back plate 10a around the rotation shaft 7a. Similar functions can be realized by other operations. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing an example of the portable information terminal device 1b in which the second display unit 9 moves to a position where the second display unit 9 can be visually recognized or cannot be visually recognized by another operation.

  In FIG. 3, the portable information terminal device 1b is provided with a telescopic rotation shaft 7b, and the back plate 10b is rotatable about the rotation shaft 7b. And the 2nd display part 9 is formed in the one surface of the backplate 10b. As shown in FIG. 3A, the second display unit 9 is placed on the back surface of the portable information terminal device 1b by retracting the rotating shaft 7b and positioning the back plate 10b on the back side of the portable information terminal device 1b. And the display screen is oriented in the rear direction. And as shown in FIG.3 (b), the backplate 10b is pulled out from the back surface of the portable information terminal device 1b by extending the rotating shaft 7b in the illustration arrow direction. After that, as shown in FIG. 3C, the display screen of the second display unit 9 can be viewed from the front side of the portable information terminal device 1b by rotating the back plate 10b around the rotation shaft 7b. Thus, the operation of the second display unit 9 is not limited to the opening / closing operation (folding / unfolding operation) shown in the portable information terminal device 1a, and can be visually recognized by the pulling and rotating operation like the portable information terminal device 1b. A structure that moves to a positional relationship is also possible.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the internal structure of the portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b. Since the portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b are the same in the internal configuration except for the operations of the back plates 10a and 10b described above, the portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b will be collectively referred to as the portable information terminal device 1 hereinafter.

  In FIG. 4, the portable information terminal device 1 includes a transmission / reception unit 11, a reception unit in addition to the speaker 2, the first display unit 3, the operation key 4, the microphone 5, the camera 6, the antenna 8, and the second display unit 9. Unit 12, input / output control unit 13, video control unit 14, display state determination unit 15, CPU 16, storage unit 17, and audio output unit 18.

  The antennas 8a and 8b are provided for the portable information terminal device 1 to perform wireless communication and transmit / receive data, and the antenna 8 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 may be used in common. Further, the antenna 8a may be the antenna 8 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and the antenna 8b may be configured separately (for example, a built-in antenna). Since the other components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 are the same as described above, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The transmission / reception unit 11 demodulates the reception data received via the antenna 8a, outputs it to the input / output control unit 13, modulates the transmission data input from the input / output control unit 13, and outputs it via the antenna 8a. The transmitter / receiver 11 performs data communication with a database owned by another information device, an information provider, or the like and a voice call with a telephone or the like. Note that the form of the communication network is not limited to wireless, but can be applied to communication terminals such as a general public network, ISDN, PHS, and cellular phone.

  The antenna 8b is an antenna for receiving a broadcast. The receiving unit 12 demodulates the received data received via the antenna 8b, outputs it to the input / output control unit 13, and receives data from a database owned by another information device or an information provider. Examples of the input from the receiving unit 12 include analog broadcasting, satellite digital broadcasting, and terrestrial digital broadcasting.

  The input / output control unit 13 extracts necessary data from data input from the operation key 4, the microphone 5, the camera 6, the transmission / reception unit 11, and the reception unit 12. Then, the input / output control unit 13 selects the speaker 2, the transmission / reception unit 11, the video control unit 14, the CPU 16, the storage unit 17, and the audio output unit 18 according to the extracted data, and outputs the data.

  The video control unit 14 generates video signals to be output to the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 by using various data input from the input / output control unit 13 or the storage unit 17.

  For example, an example of the operation of the above components will be described. When the antenna 8b receives broadcast data composed of an MPEG video signal, audio signal, character information, or the like, the receiving unit 12 receives the broadcast data and receives a transformer. Output the port stream. The input / output control unit 13 receives the transport stream output from the receiving unit 12 and performs transport decoding, PSI / SI information extraction, and video / audio decoding. The input / output control unit 13 outputs the electronic program guide (EPG), the program information, and the program reception state to the storage unit 17, outputs the video data to the video control unit 14, and outputs the audio data to the audio output unit 18. Output to. The video control unit 14 receives the video data output from the input / output control unit 13, the electronic program guide (EPG) and program information output from the storage unit 17, and inputs the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9. Output to either. In addition to the data described above, data input to the portable information terminal device 1 includes data broadcasting, emergency warning broadcasting (EWS), subtitles, character super data, and the like.

  In addition, the transmission / reception unit 11 can transmit and receive network information via the antenna 8a. In this case, the input / output control unit 13 outputs download information from the network input from the transmission / reception unit 11 to the storage unit 17, and outputs upload information input from the storage unit 17 to the transmission / reception unit 11. Then, the video control unit 14 receives the download data from the network output from the storage unit 17 and outputs it to either the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9. Other objects that are transmitted / received by the transmission / reception unit 11 include call data, incoming / outgoing information, mail transmission / reception, mail information, video attached to mail, still image information, videophone data, and the like.

  Further, the video control unit 14 performs a display layout of video output to the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the video control unit 14 allocates a part of the display screen for each information such as the TV image I1, the program information I2, and the mail reception information I3 to the first display unit 3. A plurality of information display layouts (hereinafter referred to as “multiple display layouts”) for displaying a plurality of information simultaneously by dividing a display area for each information and sharing a display area for each information are performed. This multiple display layout displays multiple pieces of information simultaneously by displaying only a part of each piece of information, abbreviations and symbolization of text information, and processing to reduce the display size of image information. Sometimes. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the video control unit 14 occupies the display screen with a single information of only the TV image I1 and displays it on the first display unit 3 (hereinafter referred to as a single display layout). To be described).

  The display state determination unit 15 detects whether the second display unit 9 is visible to the user simultaneously with the first display unit 3. When the second display unit 9 is visible at the same time as the first display unit 3, the display state determination unit 15 outputs a visual recognition signal to the video control unit 14. Output to the video controller 14. For example, in the case of the portable information terminal device 1 having the rotation shaft 7a or 7b as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the display state determination unit 15 recognizes the rotation angle of the rotation shaft 7a or 7b and rotates more than a threshold value. In the case of an angle, it is determined that the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 can be viewed simultaneously, and a viewable signal is output to the video control unit 14. On the other hand, when the rotation angle is less than the threshold value, the display state determination unit 15 determines that the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 are not visible at the same time, and outputs an invisible signal to the video control unit 14. .

  The storage unit 17 stores a display information list. Hereinafter, the display information list will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display information list stored in the storage unit 17.

  In FIG. 5, the display information list describes respective display flags and first display portion selection flags corresponding to various display information. The display information indicates information types that can be displayed on the portable information terminal device 1, and for example, “EPG”, “TV image”, “TV operation”, “mail reception”, and the like are described. In the display flag, “ON” is described for display information currently displayed on the portable information terminal device 1, and “OFF” is described for display information that is not displayed. The display flag is updated by instructing information to be displayed by the user using the operation keys 4, or is updated according to a signal or data (for example, incoming call or mail reception) that is automatically received. In the first display section selection flag, “ON” is described for display information displayed preferentially on the first display section 3, and “OFF” is described for other display information. The first display section selection flag is updated when the user uses the operation keys 4 to indicate information that the user wants to display preferentially on the first display section 3. In the example of FIG. 5, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG” and “TV image”, and the first display section selection flag “ON” is displayed for the display information “TV image” and “TV operation”. Is described.

  The video control unit 14 uses various data input from the input / output control unit 13 or the storage unit 17 as a visible / invisible signal output from the display state determination unit 15 and display information stored in the storage unit 17. Based on the list, the layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 is changed. FIG. 6A shows an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. 5 when the invisible signal is output. FIG. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described in FIG. 5 when the visually recognizable signal is output. It is.

  In FIG. 6A, when receiving the invisible signal from the display state determination unit 15, the video control unit 14 stops the display on the second display unit 9, and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON”. All are laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3. In the display information list shown in FIG. 5, since the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG” and “TV image”, the video control unit 14 performs the first display of the TV image I1 and EPGI2. Displayed in part 3 in a multiple display layout.

  In FIG. 6B, when receiving the visible signal from the display state determination unit 15, the video control unit 14 starts display on the second display unit 9 and displays display information whose display flag is “ON”. Based on the information list, it is laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9. In the display information list shown in FIG. 5, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG” and “TV image”, and the first is displayed for the display information “TV image” and “TV operation”. Since the display unit selection flag “ON” is described, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 on the first display unit in a single display layout, and displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. .

  Hereinafter, the operation of the display state change process performed by the video control unit 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing display state change processing performed by the video control unit 14. The display state change process performed by the video control unit 14 starts in response to the switching between the visible signal / non-visible signal output from the display state determination unit 15.

  In FIG. 7, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 and determines whether or not a plurality of display flags “ON” are described (step S10). Then, when a plurality of display flags “ON” are described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S11. On the other hand, when a plurality of display flags “ON” are not described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S18.

  In step S <b> 11, the video control unit 14 determines whether or not the second display unit 9 is currently visible based on the visible / invisible signal output from the display state determination unit 15. Then, the video control unit 14 proceeds to the next step S12 when the visual recognition is possible, and proceeds to the next step S19 when the visual recognition is impossible.

  In step S <b> 12, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 for display information in which the display flag “ON” is described, and among the display information, the first display unit selection flag “ON” is searched. It is determined whether or not there is a plurality of display information in which “ If there is a plurality of display information in which the first display section selection flag “ON” is described, the video control section 14 displays the display information (that is, the display flag “ON” and the first display section selection flag “ON”). Display information) is displayed on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout (step S13), and the process proceeds to the next step S15. On the other hand, when there is not a plurality of display information in which the first display section selection flag “ON” is described, the video control section 14 displays the display information on the first display section 3 in a single display layout (step S14). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S15. If there is no display information in which the first display section selection flag “ON” is described in step S14, the video control section 14 may leave the first display section 3 undisplayed or the first display section. Any information may be selected from the display information in which the selection flag “OFF” and the display flag “ON” are described and displayed on the first display unit 3 in a single display layout.

  In step S15, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 for display information in which the display flag “ON” is described, and among the display information, the first display unit selection flag “OFF”. It is determined whether or not there is a plurality of display information in which “ If there is a plurality of display information in which the first display section selection flag “OFF” is described, the video control section 14 displays the display information (that is, the display flag “ON” and the first display section selection flag “OFF”). Is displayed on the second display unit 9 in a plurality of display layouts (step S16), and the processing according to the flowchart ends. On the other hand, when there is not a plurality of display information in which the first display section selection flag “OFF” is described, the video control section 14 displays the display information on the second display section 9 in a single display layout (step S17). Then, the process according to the flowchart ends. In step S15, when there is no display information in which the first display unit selection flag “OFF” is described, the video control unit 14 may leave the second display unit 9 undisplayed.

  In step S18, the video control unit 14 displays the single display information in which the display flag “ON” is described on the first display unit 3 in the single display layout, and ends the processing according to the flowchart. In step S <b> 19, the video control unit 14 displays a plurality of display information in which the display flag “ON” is described on the first display unit 3 in a plurality of display layouts, and ends the process according to the flowchart.

  As described above, according to the portable information terminal device according to the first embodiment, each display layout is automatically switched according to the visual recognition status of the plurality of display units, and a plurality of pieces of information are displayed in an appropriate layout that is easy for the user to see. Can be displayed.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a portable information terminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, the example in which the respective display layouts are automatically switched according to the visual recognition status of the plurality of display units has been described. However, in the second embodiment, each of the display layouts is automatically changed according to the information change of the display target. The display layout of is switched. And when the said portable information terminal device is applied to a mobile telephone and the apparatus similar to it, even if it has the structure which the 2nd display part 9 demonstrated using FIGS. The first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 may always have a structure that can be visually recognized by the user. In addition, the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 may be comprised by respectively different display systems, such as LCD and organic EL, besides being comprised by LCD. As another display method, electronic paper or polysilicon liquid crystal may be used, and an LCD may be a method with or without a backlight, or a method of controlling display with different voltages. Hereinafter, the portable information terminal device will be described using an example in which the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 have a structure that is visible to the user.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the internal structure of the portable information terminal device 1c according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the portable information terminal device 1c. The portable information terminal device 1c has a configuration in which the display state determination unit 15 provided in the portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b described in the first embodiment is deleted and an information change detection unit 19 is added. The other components are the same. Therefore, in the description of the portable information terminal device 1c, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 8, the information change detection unit 19 monitors the change of information input to the input / output control unit 13 and the update of the display information list. If there is a change, the information change detection unit 19 performs video control on an information change signal indicating the change of information. To the unit 14. For example, when a program viewing reservation is made using the electronic program guide output from the input / output control unit 13 to the storage unit 17, the information change detection unit 19 extracts the PSI / SI information extracted by the input / output control unit 13. When the information on which the viewing reservation has been made is received, an information change signal indicating the viewing reservation program broadcast is output, and when the program on which the viewing reservation has been made ends, the end of the viewing reservation program is indicated. Outputs information change signal. The information change detection unit 19 may output an information change signal indicating arrival of EWS when an emergency warning broadcast (EWS) arrives, or information change indicating arrival of character super when character super data arrives. A signal may be output. Further, the information change detection unit 19 may output an information change signal indicating an incoming call when an incoming call is received, or may output an information change signal indicating an email reception when an email is received. An information change signal indicating the alarm / schedule time may be output according to the alarm / schedule setting time.

  The storage unit 17 stores a display information list as in the first embodiment. The display information list is updated according to changes in information input to the input / output control unit 13. Hereinafter, a first example in which the display information list is updated will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list before and after being updated according to the change of the information.

  In FIG. 9, the display information list describes respective display flags and first display portion selection flags corresponding to various display information as in the first embodiment. Since the description of these items is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 9, “EPG”, “TV image”, “TV operation”, and “mail editing” are described as display information. In FIG. 9A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “mail editing”, and the first display portion selection flag “ON” is displayed for the display information “TV image” and “TV operation”. Is described. In FIG. 9B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “mail editing”, and the first display unit is displayed for the display information “TV image” and “TV operation”. A selection flag “ON” is described. That is, the display information list shown in FIG. 9B is different from the display information list shown in FIG. 9A in that the display information “TV image” is added to the display target.

  The video control unit 14 converts various data input from the input / output control unit 13 or the storage unit 17 based on the information change signal output from the information change detection unit 19 and the display information list stored in the storage unit 17. The layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 is changed. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 10A, the video control unit 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list. In the display information list shown in FIG. 9A, since the display flag “ON” is described only for the display information “mail editing”, the video control unit 14 displays the mail editing screen I4 on the first display unit. 3 is displayed in a single display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 hides the second display unit 9.

  In FIG. 10B, when the video control unit 14 receives an information change signal indicating the viewing reservation program broadcast output from the information change detection unit 19, the display flag is set to “ON” based on the updated display information list. Is displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 for display. In the display information list shown in FIG. 9B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “mail editing”, and the display information “TV image” and “TV operation” are displayed. On the other hand, since the first display section selection flag “ON” is described, the video control section 14 displays the TV image I1 on the first display section in a single display layout, and the mail editing screen I4 is displayed on the second display section 9. In single display layout.

  Next, a second example in which the display information list is updated will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list before and after being updated according to the change of the information.

  In FIG. 11, the display information list describes respective display flags and first display portion selection flags corresponding to various display information as in the first embodiment. Since the description of these items is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 11, “EPG”, “TV image”, “TV operation”, and “mail editing” are described as display information. In FIG. 11A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “mail editing”, and the first display portion selection flag “ON” is described for the display information “mail editing”. . In FIG. 11B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “mail edit”, and the first display section selection flag “ON” is displayed for the display information “mail edit”. Is described. That is, the display information list shown in FIG. 11B is different from the display information list shown in FIG. 11A in that the display information “TV image” is added to the display target.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 12A, the video control unit 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list. In the display information list shown in FIG. 11A, since the display flag “ON” is described only for the display information “mail edit”, the video controller 14 displays the mail edit screen I4 on the first display section. 3 is displayed in a single display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 hides the second display unit 9.

  In FIG. 12B, when the video control unit 14 receives an information change signal indicating a viewing reservation program broadcast output from the information change detection unit 19, the display flag is set to “ON” based on the updated display information list. Is displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 for display. In the display information list shown in FIG. 11B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “mail edit”, and the first display is made for the display information “mail edit”. Since the copy selection flag “ON” is described, the video control unit 14 displays the mail editing screen I4 on the first display unit in a single display layout, and the TV image I1 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. indicate.

  Here, as is clear from a comparison between FIG. 10B and FIG. 12B, the portable information terminal device 1c always displays the display information (herein, “TV image”) as a new display target. Instead of displaying on the same display part, the display information is laid out based on the first display part selection flag set in the display information list. In this way, the portable information terminal device 1c can provide an easy-to-view interface without causing a load on the user by automatically switching the display layout when a change in display information occurs.

  Next, a third example in which the display information list is updated will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list updated in accordance with the change of the information.

  In FIG. 13, in the display information list, a display unit occupation flag is described in addition to each display flag and first display unit selection flag corresponding to various display information. The display unit occupancy flag always occupies and displays either the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 of the portable information terminal device 1c (that is, always displayed in a single display layout). “ON” is described, and “OFF” is described for the display information that is not subject to occupation.

  In FIG. 13, “incoming”, “EPG”, “TV image”, “text super”, “incoming result”, and “mail editing” are described as display information. In FIG. 13A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, and “character super”, and the display information “incoming”, “TV image”, “character” is displayed. The first display portion selection flag “ON” is described for “super” and “incoming result”, and the display portion occupation flag “ON” is described for display information “incoming”. In FIG. 13B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “incoming”, “EPG”, “TV image”, and “character super”, and the display information “incoming”, “TV image” is displayed. ”,“ Character super ”, and“ incoming result ”, the first display portion selection flag“ ON ”is described, and the display information“ incoming ”is described with the display portion occupation flag“ ON ”. Further, in FIG. 13C, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, “character super”, and “incoming result”, and the display information “incoming”, “TV” The first display portion selection flag “ON” is described for “image”, “character super”, and “incoming result”, and the display portion occupation flag “ON” is described for display information “incoming”. That is, the display information list shown in FIG. 13B is different from the display information list shown in FIG. 13A in that display information “incoming” is added to the display target. In addition, in the display information list shown in FIG. 13C, the display information “incoming call” is deleted from the display target with respect to the display information list shown in FIG. That has been added to the different.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 14A, the video control unit 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list. In the display information list shown in FIG. 13A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, and “character super”, and the display information “incoming”, “TV image” is displayed. ”,“ Character super ”, and“ incoming result ”, the first display section selection flag“ ON ”is described. Accordingly, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 and the character super information I5 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout.

  In FIG. 14B, the video control unit 14 displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list according to the information change signal indicating the incoming call. Layout and display. In the display information list shown in FIG. 13B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “incoming”, “EPG”, “TV image”, and “character super”, and the display information “incoming” is displayed. , “TV image”, “character super”, and “incoming result” are described with a first display portion selection flag “ON”, and display information “incoming” is described with a display portion occupation flag “ON”. ing. Accordingly, the video control unit 14 displays the incoming call information I6 on the first display unit 3 in a single display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1, EPGI2, and character super information I5 on the second display unit 9 in a multiple display layout.

  Thus, when displaying the display information of the display unit occupation flag “ON”, the display information corresponding to the first display unit selection flag is occupied and displayed. By performing the above switching, the display layout is automatically switched without damaging the information that has been displayed so far, with respect to the addition of display information when a large amount of information is being displayed, giving a load to the user. Can provide an easy-to-view interface.

  In FIG. 14C, the video control unit 14 displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” based on the display information list in accordance with the information change signal in which the incoming call is finished and the incoming call result is added. Alternatively, it is laid out and displayed on the second display unit 9. In the display information list shown in FIG. 13C, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, “character super”, and “incoming result”, and the display information “incoming call” is displayed. ”,“ TV image ”,“ character super ”, and“ incoming call result ”, the first display section selection flag“ ON ”is described. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1, the character super information I5, and the incoming call result information I7 on the first display unit 3 in a plurality of display layouts. Then, the video control unit 14 displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. By switching the display of FIG. 14 (c), the display layout is automatically switched again in response to deletion of display information when a large amount of information is displayed, and an easy-to-view interface is provided without imposing a load on the user. Can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the display state change process performed by the video control unit 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing display state change processing performed by the video control unit 14. The display state change process performed by the video control unit 14 starts in response to the information change signal output from the information change detection unit 19.

  In FIG. 15, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 and determines whether or not a plurality of display flags “ON” are described (step S <b> 20). Then, when a plurality of display flags “ON” are described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S21. On the other hand, when a plurality of display flags “ON” are not described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S28.

  In step S <b> 21, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 for display information in which the display flag “ON” is described, and the display unit occupation flag “ON” is included in the display information. It is determined whether there is display information described. Then, when the display unit occupation flag “ON” is not described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S22. On the other hand, when the display unit occupation flag “ON” is described, the video control unit 14 advances the processing to the next step S29.

  The processes of steps S22 to S28 are the same as steps S12 to S18 described with reference to FIG. 7 in the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description of steps S22 to S27 is omitted. Note that, similarly to steps S16 to S18 in FIG. 7, after steps S26 to S28, the video control unit 14 ends the processing according to the flowchart.

  On the other hand, in step S29, the video control unit 14 displays the display information in which the display flag “ON” and the display unit occupation flag “ON” are described in a single display layout, and the process proceeds to the next step. At this time, if the first display portion selection flag described in correspondence with the display information is “ON”, the display information is displayed on the first display portion 3 and the first display portion selection flag is “OFF”. In this case, the display information is displayed on the second display unit 9. Note that there may be a plurality of display information in which the display flag “ON” and the display unit occupation flag “ON” are described. In this case, when the first display portion selection flags of the display information are the same, the display information that is updated later may be preferentially displayed with the display flag set to “ON” (later win). Further, when the first display part selection flags of the display information are different, the display information may occupy and display the first display part 3 and the second display part 9, respectively.

  Next, the video control unit 14 determines whether there is a display unit that is not occupied and displayed in step S29 (step S30). And when there exists a non-occupied display part, the image | video control part 14 advances a process to following step S31. On the other hand, when all the display units are occupied and displayed, the video control unit 14 ends the process according to the flowchart.

  In step S <b> 31, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 for display information in which the display flag “ON” is described, and among the display information, the first display unit 3 or the second display information. It is determined whether there is a plurality of display information not displayed on the display unit 9. If there are a plurality of undisplayed display information, the video control unit 14 displays the undisplayed display information on a non-occupied display unit with a plurality of display layouts (step S32), and ends the process according to the flowchart. On the other hand, if there is not a plurality of undisplayed display information, the video control unit 14 displays the display information on a non-occupied display unit with a single display layout (step S33), and ends the process according to the flowchart. In step S33, when there is no undisplayed display information, the video control unit 14 undisplays the unoccupied display unit.

  As described above, according to the portable information terminal device according to the second embodiment, the display layout for the plurality of display units is automatically switched according to the information change of the display target, and the plurality of pieces of information with an appropriate layout that is easy for the user to see. Can be displayed.

  In addition, the information on the screen which occupies the 1st display part 3 or the 2nd display part 9 may be the operation screen which shows the operation content in the portable information terminal device 1c with respect to a user. For example, the operation screen is automatically displayed by occupying the first display unit 3 when the user operates the operation key 4. In addition, the display layout may be changed by changing the setting of each flag of the display information list by operating the operation key 4 by the user. Hereinafter, a fourth example in which the display information list is updated by the operation of the operation key 4 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list updated in accordance with the change of the information.

  In FIG. 16, the display information list describes respective display flags corresponding to various display information, a first display portion selection flag, and a display portion occupation flag, as in FIG. The description of these items is the same as that in the first embodiment and FIG. In FIG. 16, “operation screen”, “EPG”, “TV image”, “caption”, “communication content link”, and “communication content” are described as display information. In FIG. 16A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “operation screen”, “EPG”, “TV image”, and “caption”, and the display information “operation screen” is displayed. The first display section selection flag “ON” is described, and the display section occupation flag “ON” is described for the display information “operation screen”. Also, in FIG. 16B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, and “subtitle”, and the display information “operation screen”, “TV image”, and “ The first display section selection flag “ON” is described for “caption”, and the display section occupation flag “ON” is described for display information “operation screen”. That is, in the display information list shown in FIG. 16B, the display information “operation screen” is deleted from the display target with respect to the display information list shown in FIG. The difference is that the first display section selection flag for “caption” is changed to “ON”.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 17A, when receiving the information change signal indicating the operation signal output from the information change detection unit 19, the video control unit 14 displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” based on the display information list. A layout is displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 for display. In the display information list shown in FIG. 16A, the display flag “ON” is described for “operation screen”, “EPG”, “TV image”, and “caption”, and the display information “operation screen” is displayed. On the other hand, the first display section selection flag “ON” is described, and the display section occupation flag “ON” is described for the display information “operation screen”. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the operation screen I8 on the first display unit 3 in a single display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1, EPGI2, and subtitle I9 on the second display unit 9 in a multiple display layout. Then, the user of the portable information terminal device 1c selects the display information to be preferentially displayed on the first display unit 3 by viewing the operation screen I8 displayed by occupying the first display unit 3, and “TV image "And" Subtitles "are selected.

  In FIG. 17B, when receiving the information change signal indicating that the operation signal output from the information change detection unit 19 disappears and a predetermined time has elapsed, the video control unit 14 indicates that the display flag is “ON”. Display information is laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list. In the display information list shown in FIG. 16B, the display flag “ON” is described for “EPG”, “TV image”, and “caption”, and the display information “operation screen”, “TV image”, The first display section selection flag “ON” is described for “subtitle”. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 and the caption I9 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. At this time, the operation screen I8 automatically disappears after the predetermined time has elapsed. In this way, when display information movement is requested, the display layout is automatically switched, and an easy-to-view interface can be provided without imposing a load on the user.

  The screen occupying the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 may be communication content information received by selecting a link to communication content. Hereinafter, a fifth example in which the display information list is updated by selecting the above-described link will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a fifth example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list updated in accordance with the change of the information.

  In FIG. 18, the display information list describes respective display flags corresponding to various display information, a first display portion selection flag, and a display portion occupation flag, as in FIG. The description of these items is the same as that in the first embodiment and FIG. In FIG. 18, “operation screen”, “EPG”, “TV image”, “caption”, “communication content link”, and “communication content” are described as display information. In FIG. 18A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “communication content link”, and the display information “operation screen”, “TV image”, “caption”, and A first display section selection flag “ON” is described for “communication content link”, and a display section occupation flag “ON” is described for display information “operation screen” and “communication content”. In FIG. 18B, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “TV image” and “communication content”, and the display information “operation screen”, “TV image”, “caption”, and “ The first display section selection flag “ON” is described for “communication content link”, and the display section occupation flag “ON” is described for display information “operation screen” and “communication content”. That is, in the display information list illustrated in FIG. 18B, the display information “communication content link” is deleted from the display target with respect to the display information list illustrated in FIG. It is different that it has been added to the display target.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 19A, the video control unit 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the display information list. In the display information list shown in FIG. 18A, the display flag “ON” is described for “TV image” and “communication content link”, and for the display information “TV image” and “communication content link”. A first display section selection flag “ON” is described. Accordingly, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 and the communication content link information I10 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 hides the second display unit 9. Then, the user of the portable information terminal device 1c selects the communication content link information I10 displayed on the first display unit 3 and prompts to display the communication content information linked to the communication content link information I10.

  In FIG. 19B, when receiving the information change signal indicating the communication content information output from the information change detection unit 19, the video control unit 14 displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” based on the display information list. Are laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9. In the display information list shown in FIG. 18B, the display flag “ON” is described for “TV image” and “communication content”, and the first display section selection flag “ "ON" is described. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 on the first display unit 3 in a single display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays the communication content information I11 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. As described above, when the display information addition to be linked is requested, the display layout is automatically switched, and an easy-to-view interface can be provided without giving a load to the user.

  In the description of the second embodiment described above, the portable information terminal device 1c uses an example in which the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 always have a structure that is visible to the user. The 2nd display part 9 demonstrated using FIGS. 1-3 may have the structure which operate | moves so that visual recognition is impossible. In this case, if step S11 in FIG. 7 is executed after step S20 in FIG. 15 and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 15 when the step S11 is “Yes”, the first and second embodiments will be described. A display state changing process having an effect can be performed.

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Hereinafter, a portable information terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, an example in which each display layout is automatically switched according to the visual recognition status of the plurality of display units will be described. In the second embodiment, each display layout is automatically changed according to a change in information to be displayed. The example in which the display layout is switched has been described. In the third embodiment, a priority is assigned to each piece of display target information, and each display layout is automatically switched according to the priority. And when the said portable information terminal device is applied to a mobile telephone and the apparatus similar to it, even if it has the structure which the 2nd display part 9 demonstrated using FIGS. The first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 may always have a structure that can be visually recognized by the user. In addition, the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 may be comprised by respectively different display systems, such as LCD and organic EL, besides being comprised by LCD. As another display method, electronic paper or polysilicon liquid crystal may be used, and an LCD may be a method with or without a backlight, or a method of controlling display with different voltages. Hereinafter, the portable information terminal device will be described using an example in which the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 have a structure that is visible to the user.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the internal structure of the portable information terminal device 1d according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the portable information terminal device 1d. Note that the portable information terminal device 1d has a configuration in which a priority storage unit 171 is added to the inside of the storage unit 17 with respect to the portable information terminal device 1c described in the second embodiment, and other components are the same. It is. Therefore, in the description of the portable information terminal device 1d, the same components as those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The priority storage unit 171 stores preset priorities for the display information described in the display information list. Further, as will be described later, since the display information with the highest priority is displayed on the display unit set to the single display layout, the priority storage unit 171 has the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 The setting status is also memorized. The setting state of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171 can be changed by the user operating the operation key 4. Note that the priority storage unit 171 for storing the priority and setting status need not be provided separately from other information in the storage unit 17 and may be stored as one item of the display information list described above. The priority storage unit 171 may be provided separately from the storage unit 17.

  The video control unit 14 refers to the priority stored in the priority storage unit 171 and the setting state of the display unit in accordance with each input information, and configures an optimal display layout according to the priority and sets the first display layout. Displayed on the display unit 3 and the second display unit 9.

  The storage unit 17 stores a display information list in which display flags corresponding to various display information are described. The display information list is updated according to changes in information input to the input / output control unit 13. Hereinafter, a first example in which the display information list is updated in the portable information terminal device 1d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a first example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list before and after being updated according to the change of the information. In order to simplify the description, in FIG. 21, the priority stored in the priority storage unit 171 is stored as one item of the display information list. FIG. 21 also shows the setting status of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171.

  In FIG. 21, the display information list describes each display flag and priority corresponding to various display information. The description of the display information and the display flag is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. The priority indicates numerically the display information that is preferentially displayed on the first display unit 3 and / or the second display unit 9 set in the single display layout. Then, display information with a large numerical value of priority is preferentially displayed in a single display layout with respect to other display information. The priority set for each display information is set in advance before receiving the display information, and can be changed by the user of the portable information terminal device 1d.

  In FIG. 21, “incoming call”, “alarm”, “EPG”, “TV image”, “TV operation”, and “mail reception” are described as display information. In FIG. 21A, the priority “10” and the display flag “OFF” are described for the display information “incoming”. For the display information “alarm”, a priority “9” and a display flag “OFF” are described. For the display information “EPG”, a priority “8” and a display flag “ON” are described. The priority “7” and the display flag “ON” are described for the display information “TV image”. For the display information “TV operation”, a priority “7” and a display flag “OFF” are described. For the display information “mail reception”, a priority “4” and a display flag “ON” are described. In FIG. 21B, the display information “alarm” is updated to the display flag “ON” in the display information list of FIG. 21A (that is, the display information “alarm” is added).

  FIG. 21 also shows the setting status of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171. 21A and 21B, the layout selection “multiple display layout” is described for the display unit “first display unit”, and the layout selection “single” is performed for the display unit “second display unit”. "Display layout" is described. That is, in this setting situation, only the second display unit 9 is set to display display information in a single display layout. As described above, the setting state of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171 is set such that one of the display units is set to a single display layout and the other display unit is set to a plurality of display layouts. The layout selection for these display units can be changed by the user of the portable information terminal device 1d.

  The video control unit 14 displays various data input from the input / output control unit 13 or the storage unit 17, an information change signal output from the information change detection unit 19, and a display information list including the priority stored in the storage unit 17. Based on the setting status of the display unit, the layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 is changed. FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described in FIG. 21A and the setting state of the display unit. is there. FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described in FIG. 21B and the setting state of the display unit. is there.

  In FIG. 22A, the video control unit 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the priority and the setting state of the display unit. To do. In the display information list shown in FIG. 21A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, and “mail reception”. ”Describes the highest priority“ 8 ”. The second display unit is set to a single display layout. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 and the mail reception information I3 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout.

  In FIG. 22B, when the video control unit 14 receives the information change signal indicating the alarm information output from the information change detection unit 19, the display information whose display flag is “ON” in the updated display information list. Are laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the priority and the setting state of the display unit. In the display information list shown in FIG. 21B, the display information “alarm” is updated to the display flag “ON”, and the highest priority “9” is described in the display information “alarm”. The second display unit is set to a single display layout. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1, EPGI2, and mail reception information I3 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays the alarm information I12 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B, the portable information terminal device 1d displays the display information with the highest priority for the display unit set to the single display layout. The For example, when display of display information with the highest priority is added, the display information is changed to a layout that occupies the display unit, so that the user of the portable information terminal device 1d has high priority information. Can be confirmed with priority.

  Next, a second example in which the display information list is updated in the portable information terminal device 1d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a second example of the display information list stored and updated in the storage unit 17, and shows the display information list before and after being updated according to the change of the information. For simplicity, FIG. 23 stores the priority stored in the priority storage unit 171 as one item of the display information list, as in FIG. FIG. 23 also shows the setting status of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171.

  In FIG. 23, the display information list describes each display flag and priority corresponding to various display information. Since the description of each item is the same as that in FIG. 21, detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 23, “incoming call”, “alarm”, “EPG”, “TV image”, “TV operation”, and “mail reception” are described as display information. In FIG. 23A, the display flag and priority described in the display information list are the same as those in FIG. In FIG. 23B, the display information “TV operation” is updated to the display flag “ON” in the display information list of FIG. 23A (that is, the display information “TV operation” is added). FIG. 23 also shows the setting state of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171, but the description is omitted because it is the same as in FIG. 21.

  The video control unit 14 displays various data input from the input / output control unit 13 or the storage unit 17, an information change signal output from the information change detection unit 19, and a display information list including the priority stored in the storage unit 17. Based on the setting status of the display unit, the layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 is changed. FIG. 24A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list and the setting state of the display unit described with reference to FIG. is there. FIG. 24B is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout displayed on each of the first display unit 3 and the second display unit 9 based on the display information list described in FIG. 23B and the setting state of the display unit. is there.

  In FIG. 24A, the video controller 14 lays out and displays the display information whose display flag is “ON” on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the priority and the setting state of the display unit. To do. In the display information list shown in FIG. 23A, the display flag “ON” is described for the display information “EPG”, “TV image”, and “mail reception”. ”Describes the highest priority“ 8 ”. The second display unit is set to a single display layout. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1 and the mail reception information I3 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays EPGI2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout.

  In FIG. 24B, when the video control unit 14 receives the information change signal indicating the TV operation information output from the information change detection unit 19, the display flag is displayed as “ON” in the updated display information list. Information is laid out and displayed on the first display unit 3 or the second display unit 9 based on the priority and the setting status of the display unit. In the display information list shown in FIG. 23B, the display information “TV operation” is updated to the display flag “ON”, but the display information in which the highest priority is described remains unchanged. “EPG”. The second display unit is set to a single display layout. Therefore, the video control unit 14 displays the TV image I1, the mail reception information I3, and the TV operation information I13 on the first display unit 3 in a multiple display layout. Then, the video control unit 14 displays the EPGI 2 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, the portable information terminal device 1d displays the display information with the highest priority on the display unit set to the single display layout. The However, when display of display information with a low priority is added, display information with the highest priority is continuously displayed while occupying the same display section. Therefore, the user of the portable information terminal device 1d can always check information with high priority with priority.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 25, the operation | movement of the display state change process which the video control part 14 of 1 d of portable information terminal devices performs is demonstrated. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display state changing process performed by the video control unit 14. The display state change process performed by the video control unit 14 starts in response to the information change signal output from the information change detection unit 19.

  In FIG. 25, the video control unit 14 searches the display information list stored in the storage unit 17 and searches for the display information with the highest priority among the display information in which the display flag “ON” is described ( Step S40). Hereinafter, the display information with the highest priority searched in step S40 is referred to as the highest priority information A. Next, the video control unit 14 determines whether or not the layout selection has been changed with respect to the setting state of the display unit (step S41). When the layout selection is changed with respect to the setting state of the display unit, the video control unit 14 changes the setting state of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171 of the storage unit 17 to The process proceeds to step S43. On the other hand, when the layout selection has not been changed with respect to the setting state of the display unit, the video control unit 14 proceeds to the next step S43 as it is.

  In step S43, the video control unit 14 refers to the setting state of the display unit stored in the priority storage unit 171, and determines whether or not the layout selection of the first display unit is set to a single display layout. . Then, the video control unit 14 proceeds to the next step S44 when the layout selection of the first display unit is set to the single display layout, and the layout selection of the first display unit is set to the single display layout. If not, the process proceeds to the next step S47.

  In step S44, the video control unit 14 displays the highest priority information A searched in step S40 on the first display unit 3 in a single display layout. Next, the video control unit 14 changes the display information in which the priority level equal to or lower than the threshold is described to the simple display among the display information in which the display flag “ON” is described in the display information list (step S45). ). Then, the video control unit 14 displays the display information other than the highest priority information A in which the display flag “ON” is described in the display information list on the second display unit 9 in a plurality of display layouts (Step S46). The process according to the flowchart ends.

  On the other hand, in step S47, the video control unit 14 displays the highest priority information A searched in step S40 on the second display unit 9 in a single display layout. Next, the video control unit 14 changes the display information in which the priority level equal to or lower than the threshold is described to the simple display among the display information in which the display flag “ON” is described in the display information list (step S48). ). Then, the video control unit 14 displays the display information other than the highest priority information A in which the display flag “ON” is described in the display information list on the first display unit 3 in a plurality of display layouts (Step S49). The process according to the flowchart ends.

  Note that when a plurality of highest priority information A is searched in step S40, a plurality of display layouts may be displayed with only the display information for a display unit set with a single display layout. In this case, when the same priority is described as in the display information “TV image” and “TV operation” in FIG. 21, they are always displayed on the same display unit even if they have the highest priority. Therefore, if the same priority is described with respect to display information that causes inconvenience due to display on separate display portions, it is possible to display with an appropriate layout without such inconvenience.

  In addition, display information with a certain priority or higher may be displayed by always occupying the first display unit 3. In this case, other display information is displayed on the second display unit 9 in a plurality of display layouts. For example, if a large priority is set for display information with a high degree of urgency and the first display unit 3 is always displayed when the display information is received, the mobile information terminal device 1d It is also possible to call attention to information with high urgency to the user.

  As described above, according to the portable information terminal device according to the third embodiment, when the display information addition is requested, the display layout for the plurality of display units is automatically switched according to the priority, and a load is given to the user. And can be displayed in an appropriate layout that is easy to see.

  The portable information terminal device according to the present invention is capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information in an appropriate layout that can be easily viewed by the user by automatically switching the display layout, and is applicable to uses such as a portable information terminal device having a plurality of display units. it can.

The front side perspective view and back side perspective view of the portable information terminal device 1a which concern on the 1st Embodiment of this invention Front perspective view showing a state in which the back plate 10a of the portable information terminal device 1a of FIG. 1 is opened. The front side perspective view of the portable information terminal device 1b in which the second display unit 9 moves to a position where the second display unit 9 is visible or not visible from the user by an operation different from the portable information terminal device 1a of FIG. Block diagram showing an internal configuration of portable information terminal devices 1a and 1b of FIGS. The figure which shows an example of the display information list stored in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list demonstrated in FIG. The flowchart which shows the display state change process which the video control part 14 of FIG. 4 performs. The block diagram which shows the internal structure of the portable information terminal device 1c which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the 1st example of the display information list stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list | wrist of FIG. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the display information list stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list | wrist of FIG. The figure which shows the 3rd example of the display information list stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list | wrist of FIG. The flowchart which shows the display state change process which the video control part 14 of FIG. 8 performs. The figure which shows the 4th example of the display information list stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list | wrist of FIG. The figure which shows the 5th example of the display information list stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list | wrist of FIG. The block diagram which shows the internal structure of the portable information terminal device 1d which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the 1st example of the setting condition of the display information list and display part which are stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the display information list of FIG. 21, and the setting condition of a display part. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the setting condition of the display information list and display part which are stored and updated in the memory | storage part 17 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the layout displayed on each of the 1st display part 3 and the 2nd display part 9 based on the setting condition of the display information list and display part of FIG. The flowchart which shows the display state change process which the video control part 14 of FIG. 20 performs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Portable information terminal device 2 ... Speaker 3 ... 1st display part 4 ... Operation key 5 ... Microphone 6 ... Camera 7 ... Rotating shaft 8 ... Antenna 9 ... 2nd display part 10 ... Back board 11 ... Transmission / reception part 12 ... Reception part 13 ... Input / output control unit 14 ... Video control unit 15 ... Display state determination unit 16 ... CPU
17 ... Storage unit 171 ... Priority storage unit 18 ... Audio output unit 19 ... Information change detection unit

Claims (8)

A portable information terminal device that receives and displays a plurality of pieces of information corresponding to different applications ,
A receiving unit that receives a plurality of information respectively corresponding to the different applications ;
A first display unit that displays information received by the receiving unit using the display screen;
A second display unit that displays information received by the receiving unit using a display screen different from the display screen of the first display unit;
An image for setting a layout for displaying the information on each of the first display unit and the second display unit based on a condition for distributing the information received by the receiving unit to the first display unit or the second display unit, respectively. A control unit;
The first display unit and the second display unit have a first state in which the display screen of the first display unit and the display screen of the second display unit can be simultaneously viewed from the same direction, or the first display unit from the direction. A display state discriminating unit for discriminating that it is the second state in which only the display screen of one display unit is visible ;
A storage unit that stores, as the condition, a display information list in which an instruction to be distributed to the first display unit or the second display unit is provided for each piece of information that can be received by the receiving unit ;
The portable information terminal device can be changed between the first state and the second state by a predetermined operation,
The video control unit
When the display state determination section has determined that the first display unit and the second display unit is the first state, on the basis of the written instructions on the display information list stored in the storage unit, the Set a layout for sorting and displaying the information received by the receiving unit on each of the first display unit and the second display unit,
When the display state determination unit determines that the first display unit and the second display unit are in the second state, a layout for displaying all the information received by the reception unit on the first display unit is set. A portable information terminal device. The video control unit
When the information distributed to one of the first display unit and the second display unit is singular, the display screen is displayed only on the information for either the first display unit or the second display unit. Set to single display layout to occupy and display
When there is a plurality of information distributed to either the first display unit or the second display unit, a display screen is shared with the information for either the first display unit or the second display unit The portable information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of display layouts are displayed. The display screen of the first display unit is disposed on the housing surface in the first state and the second state,
The display screen of the second display unit is
Arranged on the surface of the housing in the first state;
2. The portable information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein in the second state, the portable information terminal device is arranged toward the back side by closing a support member that supports the display screen on the back side of the housing. The display screen of the first display unit is disposed on the housing surface in the first state and the second state,
The display screen of the second display unit is
Arranged on the surface of the housing in the first state;
In the second state, the support member that supports the display screen is inverted about a predetermined rotation axis, and then moved to the back side of the housing, and is arranged toward the back side. The portable information terminal device according to claim 1. The information received by the receiving unit includes at least broadcast data including at least one of a video signal, an audio signal, and character information,
The portable information terminal device further includes an input / output control unit that outputs the video signal and the character information from the broadcast data received by the receiving unit to the video control unit,
The video control unit sets a layout for displaying at least the video signal and the character information output from the input / output control unit on the first display unit and the second display unit, respectively, based on the conditions. The portable information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein: The information received by the receiving unit includes at least broadcast data including at least one of an MPEG video signal, an audio signal, and character information,
The receiving unit, when receiving the broadcast data, outputs a transport stream indicating the broadcast data,
The portable information terminal device further includes an input / output control unit that performs transport decoding and video / audio decoding on the transport stream output from the receiving unit and outputs video data and audio data,
The video control unit sets a layout for displaying at least the video data output from the input / output control unit on each of the first display unit and the second display unit based on the condition. The portable information terminal device according to claim 1.   The portable information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit and the second display unit are configured with different display methods. Each of the first display unit and the second display unit is an LCD (Liquid Crystal).
8. The portable information terminal device according to claim 7 , wherein the portable information terminal device is configured with a display method selected from the group of display, organic EL (Electro Luminescent), and electronic paper, and is configured with different display methods. .

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